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Hi writers! I've been putting off talking about leaving academia for a long time now, but it can no longer wait. My clients are consistently asking for coaching on this, as are participants in my workshops. I decided to record this episode in the hopes of helping more people who may be trying to figure out how to navigate this really difficult career and life transition.

Today I’m going to primarily focus on how to assess whether or not you really want to leave the academy. I give my own story of how and why I left a tenured faculty position. And I end with some questions you can ask yourself to figure out whether it’s your specific job that’s the problem or whether it’s the profession itself that’s the problem.

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#1: Six-month Your Words Unleashed signature book writing coaching program. Through 8 hour-long sessions tailored to your own needs and goals, we will pinpoint what’s keeping you stuck. We’ll figure out personalized solutions and strategies so you can create direction and lasting momentum with your book writing. I’ll also provide detailed feedback on your writing throughout

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